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Kids writing workshop with Jennifer Maruno

This is one in a series of five Burlington Literary Festival writing workshops for children 8-12 led by popular Burlington children's authors.

Join local children's author Jennifer Maruno for expert advice on taking your writing to new heights with detailed descriptions. Discover writing rules to help you describe people, places, and things to perfection!

No one ever called them Bad Big Wolf or Red Little Riding Hood. It doesn't just sound wrong, it is wrong. Jennifer will teach you which order adjectives must follow PLUS how to create your very own descriptive words to add fun and meaning to your writing.

Come ready to learn and leave a better writer!

Funding has been provided in part by the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund.

About the Presenter

Jennifer Maruno is the author of eight novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as the picture books Moose’s Roof, While You Sleep and Momma’s Gonna March. Her novels have been nominated for the Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award, the Hamilton Arts and Culture Award, the Rocky Mountain Book Award, and more. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo University and Master of Education from Brock University. Formerly the Vice-President of the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers, among other literary roles, Jennifer currently enjoys writing and mentoring other writers.

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Accessibility

If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.

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